Newcastle Falcons (11th, 22pts) v Wasps (3rd, 53pts)

Andy Goode is set to make his final appearance for Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Sunday, having been named on the bench for the Aviva Premiership visit of Wasps.

The 35-year-old former England fly-half is the second-highest points scorer in Premiership history, his three-month deal with the Falcons reaching a conclusion after coming out of retirement around the turn of the year.

The Falcons’ 15-14 defeat at the hands of Worcester Warriors in their most recent home game ended a four-game winning run at Kingston Park.

But with bottom club London Irish beating Gloucester Rugby last weekend, the pressure is now on the Falcons to start winning if they are to retain their Premiership status.

Northampton Saints (5th 46pts) v Harlequins (6th 44pts)

Harlequins boss Conor O’Shea has made four changes to his starting XV forSaturday’s clash with Northampton at the Stoop.

Matt Hopper starts at outside-centre in the only change to the back-line. Among the forwards, Kyle Sinckler and George Merrick will start as Nick Easter returns at number eight.

Quins have lost their last four away games in the tournament since beating Worcester Warriors 24-20 at Sixways in round 8, while the Saints have won their last six fixtures against Harlequins in all tournaments.

Northampton Saints boss Jim Mallinder has made six changes to his run-on side from last weekend. Ben Foden returns at full-back, and Ken Pisi also comes into the back three.

That means Harry Mallinder wears 12, Luther Burrell stepping outside him in the centres, while Lee Dickson is back to captain the side.

In the pack, a new second row comprises James Craig and Christian Day, and Jamie Gibson re-joins the back row at the Stoop.

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